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HN05 SWK

2005 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,142 mi
Last recorded40,142 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW K Series22,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 SWK
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 40,142 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 May 2025 38,265 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 37,613 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 37,613 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively twisted Hose from fluid reservoir to master cylinder (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 36,431 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy Silencer changed, road legal but noisier than standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 34,453 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 May 2022 34,453 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 31,195 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 31,170 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 30,404 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 26,358 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 23,922 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,270 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 21,330 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 19,282 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 17,811 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,731 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,825 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 10,773 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 7,058 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 5,853 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 5,853 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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HN05 SWK is a 2005 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 22,063 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN05 SWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN05 SWK registered?

HN05 SWK is a 2005 BMW K Series, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is HN05 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN05 SWK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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